Actualités Hollande du Sud et du Nord, Amsterdam

Reminder

Locks and lifting bridges are splendidly well maintained; at many, you will be asked to pay a small toll, usually between 4 and 6 €. The yacht harbours which you will find in most towns also charge for overnight stops.

Before 15 April and after 15 October the locks and bridges are closed on some canals on Sundays. It is essential to check your cruising plans with the base during these periods.

2017 Festivals and events

Display gardens of Keukenhof (23rd March- 21st May 2017) : Opening period of the near Haarlem, with some 7 million tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other bulbs

National Windmill Days (20th & 21st May 2017) : Over 950 mill owners open their doors to the public.

Display gardens at Keukenhof

Now and in the future, Keukenhof is and will be the international and independent showcase of the Dutch floricultural industry, with a special emphasis on flowering bulbs. a "must see" if your're cruising between the 23rd of March and the 21st of May

Mooring in Amsterdam & dutch cities

At Amsterdam the marina is very central, but still quiet. It is just across the ship canal from the central station, and is served by a ferry which runs every 10 minutes night and day. Taking a Pénichette® through the city's canals is simple enough with a little care, and it is the best way of all to see the place. Good news: The city council of Amsterdam decided to no longer charge passage fees for Amsterdam. Of course, there are still fees for mooring at the marinas in Amsterdam.